High School Sports

GILROY—The Aptos High boys’ track and field squad displayed another powerful performance to help claim the team title at the Garlic Classic Invitational at Christopher High on March 19. The Mariners finished with a score of 66.25 in the 21-team field. Enterprise (57.5) took second,...

Aptos senior Vincent Sanford-Carroll threw on a pair of headphones prior to last week’s race at the Central Coast Section Cross Country Championships in Belmont.   He was rocking out to some of his favorite songs, including “Dream On” by Aerosmith. It’s a tune that’s calming...

The Cover 3 Sports Ticker highlights pivotal matchups in the Games of the Week, and provides updates on local athletes in the Local Stars and Pajaro Valley Little League sections. Games of the Week        Monte Vista Christian vs. Berean Christian, baseball, Saturday at 4pm: The...

It had been 11 years since the last time Pajaro Valley was able to muster together at least five wins in one season.  For most programs it’s not a big deal, but being able to surpass that milestone almost seemed impossible for a school lucky...

The quest for a sixth Central Coast Section title continues for Aptos following another stunning win this week in the Division III playoffs.  Senior running back Nate Garcia had a pair of touchdowns to help the No. 7 seed Mariners sail past No. 3 Palo...

This week’s edition of the Pajaronian Sports Ticker highlights local prep athletes for their performances during the week of May 6-12.   Preps of the Week Boys: St. Francis High senior Trey Silva had one double and four RBIs for the Sharks baseball team in an 11-1...

In its first Gabilan Division game of the year, the Aptos High football team proved it is once again a force to be reckoned with in the Pacific Coast Athletic League. The Mariners put on a complete offensive clinic for the homecoming crowd Friday night...

To be the best, one must beat the best. Aptos might not be there quite just yet as their 2-4 overall record indicates.  However, third-year head coach Denise Russo believes they are right where they need to be at this point of the young 2025 fall...

APTOS—The Aptos High girls’ basketball team has faced numerous challenges throughout the season. Ranging from last minute game postponements and players sitting out to due to Covid-19 protocols or injuries.   The Mariners were faced with another challenge when rival Santa Cruz High came into town,...

At one time in the teams’ long history, Aptos and Watsonville were nemesis on the gridiron as members of the Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League.   The rivalry known as the “Black and Blue Bowl” was renewed this past weekend as both programs got together for...